Long-Term Special Ed Paraprofessional (32.5h/wk)

Billerica Public Schools; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Billerica Public Schools in Billerica, MA seeks a Long-term Substitute Paraprofessional at Locke Middle School to support students with special needs in the inclusion setting and in a small group academic support environment.

The role is 32.5 hours per week (6.5 hours per day with a half unpaid lunch break). CORI & Fingerprint clearance are required. Bachelor degree is preferred; citizenship or work visa is required. Position runs until approximately December 23, 2026.

Qualifications

• CORI & Fingerprint clearance required
• Bachelor degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Prepare instructional materials and learning activities in the assigned classroom.
• Provide direct instruction to groups of students or individuals in or out of the classroom.
• Implement individualized and small group instruction and discussions
• Accommodate and modify materials to match students’ needs as prescribed by the teacher.
• Assist with the collection of student data.
• Consult with teachers on students’ progress and on strategies to be used.
• Supervise unstructured time such as recess and lunch duty
• Assist the teacher in clean-up
• Assist with other tasks students cannot perform independently
• Escort children to and from vehicles during drop-off or pick-up as assigned
• Assist students in using technology
• Assist substitutes in following lesson plans when teacher is absent
• Ability to lift 30lbs independently
• Willingness to participate in toileting activities
• Provide other related duties that may be assigned by the principal or teacher

Skills

Clearance Required

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Billerica Public Schools in Billerica, MA seeks a Long-term Substitute Paraprofessional at Locke Middle School to support students with special needs in the inclusion setting and in a small group academic support environment.

The role is 32.5 hours per week (6.5 hours per day with a half unpaid lunch break). CORI & Fingerprint clearance are required. Bachelor degree is preferred; citizenship or work visa is required. Position runs until approximately December 23, 2026.